Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description The Capital Projects - Laboratory Design and Integration sub-division is delivering the next generation of infrastructure to perform examinations and testing on spent nuclear fuel and irradiated materials-critical capabilities that enable the enduring technical supremacy of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). The Safety Assessments Unit integrates nuclear and facility safety into the design of multiple key facilities, including the NEAP Laboratory, the Interim Irradiations Examination Recapitalization (IIER) facility, and future NNPP nuclear facilities within the Capital Projects portfolio. Safety Assessments is seeking an experienced Multidisciplined Engineer to help develop the nuclear safety bases that support next-generation NNPP fuel handling equipment and examination process development. This role will focus on authoring criticality safety and equipment safety evaluations. This is accomplished through coordination and collaboration with a wide range of Program experts, including criticality safety and structural performance analysts who develop analytical models that underpin safety evaluations for fuel handling operations, fuel handling equipment designers, fuel handling operations personnel, future safety basis owners, and government regulators (Naval Reactors). Key Responsibilities • Evaluating nuclear hazards, developing creative prevention or mitigation strategies, and formally documenting technical conclusions. • Demonstrating in-depth understanding and ability to communicate nuclear safety requirements, guidance, and standards from the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) and the Department of Energy (DOE) • Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of nuclear fuel examination operations, equipment, and processes • Collaborating with and advising design teams, analysts, operations, other stakeholders and Naval Reactors on safety related topics. • Serving as the nuclear safety expert on equipment design teams and advocating for design solutions that balance safety and operability in line with applicable CSEs. • Providing support as assigned within the NEAP Division. • Interfacing with a multi-site, multi-disciplined group of team members, subject matter experts, and stakeholders. • Providing succinct summaries, both oral and written, of work and work-related risks, issues, and opportunities. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills • Relevant prior nuclear program experience (NNPP, DOE, or commercial nuclear) is preferred, nuclear safety experience is highly desired. • Previous experience authoring, reviewing or overseeing implementation of criticality safety evaluations. • Previous experience in nuclear fuel handling operations or fuel handling equipment design. • Excellent technical writing skills. • Strong teaming and collaboration skills. • Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships. • Excellent communication and engagement skills. • Broad and successful technical experience. Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations. For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
